Kenya Openly Discriminating Against Somalis
We've documented the resource strain of neighboring countries once a nation falls apart as neighbors have to take in refugees and tighten up their borders along with other measures. The effect of a conflict in one's home country on the diaspora is less well documented and potentially more dangerous.
Sources:
Society for International Development August 2010, pg. 14http://newsletters.clearsignals.org/SID_Aug2010.pdf#page=14
Human trafficking in West Africa
Human trafficking in West Africa might have a dismal future, which can exacerbate other human rights challenges and increasing the need for serious attention.
Paul Ahiave of CDD writes,
Sources:
Searchlight Centre for Democracy and Development, Oct 2010, pg 6:http://newsletters.clearsignals.org/CDD_Oct2010.pdf#page=6
http://www.ungift.org/ungift/en/stories/a-regional-response-to-trafficking-in-west-africa.html www.wildaf-ao.org/eng/IMG/doc/Olateru-Olagbegi_ENG.doc
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001432/143227e.pdf
http://www.naptip.gov.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9:press¬release&catid=1:latest&Itemid=164 http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?heartic=Art201008275364060
Human rights bills in Nigeria up for consideration
A set of human rights bills under consideration in Nigeria could – if passed – significantly improve human rights observance.
Kole Shettima of CDD writes,
Sources:
Searchlight Centre for Democracy and Development, Oct 2010, pg 4, 5http://newsletters.clearsignals.org/CDD_Oct 2010.pdf#page=4
C. Hitz and M. Radka in "Environmental negotiation and policy: the Basel Convention on transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and their disposal", International Journal of Environment and Pollution, vol1.1 No.1/2, 1991, p.55.
H. Yakowitiz,
Resolution 1153 (XLVII) of 25 May 1988
